[Core] [56% incumbents] Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring.
  DWAs: Cultivate land.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.
  DWAs: Operate farming equipment.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.
  DWAs: Record research or operational data.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
  DWAs: Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Collect animal or crop samples.
  DWAs: Collect biological specimens.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
  DWAs: Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.
  DWAs: Set up laboratory or field equipment.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Conduct studies of nitrogen or alternative fertilizer application methods, quantities, or timing to ensure satisfaction of crop needs and minimization of leaching, runoff, or denitrification.
  DWAs: Research sustainable agricultural processes or practices.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing.
  DWAs: Measure ingredients.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Perform tests on seeds to evaluate seed viability.
  DWAs: Test quality of materials or finished products.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.
  DWAs: Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Respond to general inquiries or requests from the public.
  DWAs: Provide technical information or assistance to public.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.
  DWAs: Cultivate land.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.
  DWAs: Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures. | Supervise scientific or technical personnel. | Manage agricultural or forestry operations.

[Supplemental] [55% incumbents] Prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
  DWAs: Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.

[Supplemental] [55% incumbents] Supervise pest or weed control operations, including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, or scheduling application.
  DWAs: Manage agricultural or forestry operations.

[Supplemental] [55% incumbents] Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
  DWAs: Develop sustainable industrial or development methods.

[Supplemental] [55% incumbents] Conduct insect or plant disease surveys.
  DWAs: Research diseases or parasites.

[Supplemental] [55% incumbents] Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
  DWAs: Record research or operational data.

[Supplemental] [55% incumbents] Determine the germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.
  DWAs: Research crop management methods.

[Supplemental] [54% incumbents] Perform laboratory or field testing, using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, or potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
  DWAs: Operate laboratory or field equipment.

[Supplemental] [54% incumbents] Perform general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions.
  DWAs: Care for plants or animals.

[Supplemental] [54% incumbents] Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.
  DWAs: Cultivate land.

[Supplemental] [54% incumbents] Prepare or present agricultural demonstrations.
  DWAs: Provide technical information or assistance to public.

[Supplemental] [54% incumbents] Assess comparative soil erosion from various planting or tillage systems, such as conservation tillage with mulch or ridge till systems, no-till systems, or conventional tillage systems with or without moldboard plows.
  DWAs: Research sustainable agricultural processes or practices.

[Supplemental] [53% incumbents] Prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
  DWAs: Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Food Production (imp:3.61 lvl:4.24) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Biology (imp:3.55 lvl:3.70) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Chemistry (imp:3.40 lvl:3.99) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Mechanical (imp:3.36 lvl:3.88) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Mathematics (imp:3.15 lvl:3.57) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administration and Management (imp:3.01 lvl:3.39) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  English Language (imp:2.96 lvl:3.19) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Education and Training (imp:2.87 lvl:3.15) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.87 lvl:2.80) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Building and Construction (imp:2.75 lvl:2.96) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Physics (imp:2.73 lvl:3.20) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.71 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Production and Processing (imp:2.69 lvl:2.80) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.69 lvl:3.07) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:2.67 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Design (imp:2.60 lvl:2.73) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.57 lvl:2.51) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Transportation (imp:2.57 lvl:2.39) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.46 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Geography (imp:2.21 lvl:2.73) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Telecommunications (imp:2.07 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Communications and Media (imp:2.07 lvl:1.71) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.02 lvl:1.60) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Law and Government (imp:2.02 lvl:1.94) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.95 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.65 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Psychology (imp:1.60 lvl:0.87) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.57 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.44) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  History and Archeology (imp:1.40 lvl:0.70) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.34 lvl:0.66) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.25 lvl:0.68) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Depth Perception (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Static Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Reaction Time (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Night Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.08 lvl:3.50) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.84 lvl:4.27) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.83 lvl:3.44) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.80 lvl:3.72) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Getting Information (imp:3.72 lvl:3.08) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.72 lvl:4.37) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Processing Information (imp:3.68 lvl:4.03) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.67 lvl:3.99) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.67 lvl:4.53) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.63 lvl:4.23) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.61 lvl:3.96) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.58 lvl:3.56) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.56 lvl:4.10) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.50 lvl:4.09) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.46 lvl:3.56) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.44 lvl:3.58) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.40 lvl:3.23) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.28 lvl:3.77) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Working with Computers (imp:3.25 lvl:3.03) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.09 lvl:3.28) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.00 lvl:2.78) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.90 lvl:2.47) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.87 lvl:2.59) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.87 lvl:2.89) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.80 lvl:2.72) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.75 lvl:2.47) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.74 lvl:2.74) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.74 lvl:2.78) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.73 lvl:2.43) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.70 lvl:2.57) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.69 lvl:2.61) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.63 lvl:2.16) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.61 lvl:2.23) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.60 lvl:2.80) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.54 lvl:2.25) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.48 lvl:2.38) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.46 lvl:2.13) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.41 lvl:1.70) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.31 lvl:2.16) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.96 lvl:1.31) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.89 lvl:1.08) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.02) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Perseverance (imp:1.70) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Integrity (imp:1.66) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.60) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.32) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.18) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.17) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Adaptability (imp:1.11) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Innovation (imp:1.07) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.97) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.97) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.94) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Optimism (imp:0.82) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.71) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility (imp:0.64) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.63) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Social Orientation (imp:0.13) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.10) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operation and Control (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Service Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Persuasion (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 15,130
  annual_median    : $49,630
  annual_pct10     : $35,980
  annual_pct25     : $40,950
  annual_pct75     : $63,630
  annual_pct90     : $76,480
  annual_mean      : $53,840
  hourly_median    : $23.86

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Iowa ($64,070)
  lowest_state     : Oklahoma ($37,840)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.693x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (39 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    4,510  median: $  47,130
  Educational Services                     emp:    3,810  median: $  51,770
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,640  median: $  54,720
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:    1,270  median: $  47,030
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      920  median: $  48,850
  Manufacturing                            emp:      710  median: $  60,110
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      410  median: $  60,850
  Retail Trade                             emp:      300  median: $  45,670
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      300  median: $  43,290
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      120  median: $  51,690

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (11 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    4,510  median: $  47,130
  Educational Services                     emp:    3,810  median: $  51,770
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,640  median: $  54,720
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:    1,270  median: $  47,030
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      920  median: $  48,850
  Manufacturing                            emp:      710  median: $  60,110
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      410  median: $  60,850
  Retail Trade                             emp:      300  median: $  45,670
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      300  median: $  43,290
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      120  median: $  51,690

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T20:53:46.499635Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Farmworker (similarity: 0.2353)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farmworker
  QID: Q5060555
  Extract: A farmworker or farmhand, is someone employed for labor in agriculture. In labor law, the term "farmworker" is sometimes used more narrowly, applying only to a hired worker involved in agricultural production, including harvesting. Agricultural work varies widely depending on context, degree of mech

  Title: National School of Agriculture of Meknes (similarity: 0.4375)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_School_of_Agriculture_of_Meknes
  QID: Q3578072
  Extract: The National School of Agriculture of Meknes is a Moroccan public institution. It provides programs in higher agronomic education, rural development, and scientific research located in Meknes. ENA was established in 1942, during the French protectorate of Morocco, initially named the Moroccan School

  Title: Communist Party of Cuba (similarity: 0.2128)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communist_Party_of_Cuba
  QID: Q371402
  Extract: The Communist Party of Cuba is the sole ruling party of Cuba. It was founded on 3 October 1965 as the successor to the United Party of the Cuban Socialist Revolution, which was in turn made up of the 26th of July Movement and Popular Socialist Party that seized power in Cuba after the 1959 Cuban Rev

  Title: Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering (similarity: 0.3514)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhongkai_University_of_Agriculture_and_Engineering
  QID: Q10884585
  Extract: The Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering is a provincial public undergraduate college in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. It specializes in training agricultural technicians. The university is affiliated with the province of Guangdong.

  Title: Italian Regency of Carnaro (similarity: 0.2800)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Regency_of_Carnaro
  QID: Q1423581
  Extract: The Italian Regency of Carnaro was a self-proclaimed state in the city of Fiume led by Gabriele d'Annunzio between 1919 and 1920.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task descriptions, clear educational pathways, and robust wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025. Multiple related occupations provide good context for career trajectory analysis.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T16:05:46.582654+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,463
tokens_output        : 4,104
cost_usd             : $0.046127
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for Agricultural Technicians. The closest candidate 'Agriculturist' represents a broader professional category that includes various agricultural specialists.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Agricultural Technicians work alongside agricultural scientists to support research in plant, animal, and agricultural systems. They collect samples, maintain laboratory equipment, operate farm machinery, and record experimental data to advance agricultural science and food production. These technical professionals bridge hands-on fieldwork with laboratory analysis, requiring both practical agricultural skills and scientific methodology.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Agricultural Technicians begin their day by preparing and maintaining laboratory or field equipment for testing and data collection. They operate farm machinery like tractors, combines, and sprayers to prepare land or tend crops, while also collecting samples from plants and animals for analysis. Throughout the day, they examine specimens for diseases or problems, measure ingredients for laboratory testing, and conduct studies on fertilizer applications or seed viability. They spend significant time documenting and recording experimental data, ensuring accurate information for agricultural scientists to analyze. The role requires both outdoor fieldwork in various weather conditions and indoor laboratory tasks requiring precision and attention to detail.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with a strong practical-investigative-conventional orientation who enjoy hands-on work combined with scientific methodology. Successful Agricultural Technicians demonstrate high dependability and attention to detail, as their data collection and equipment maintenance directly impacts research outcomes. They possess strong oral and written communication skills to collaborate with scientists and document findings clearly. The role suits people who are comfortable working both independently in field settings and as part of research teams, with the perseverance to conduct repetitive tasks and long-term studies. Physical stamina for outdoor work and mechanical aptitude for operating complex equipment are essential traits.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most Agricultural Technicians enter with a high school diploma (41.3% of workers) combined with on-the-job training, though many employers prefer candidates with associate's degrees (13.2%) or bachelor's degrees (18.2%) in agriculture, biology, or related fields. Relevant coursework in biology, chemistry, and food production provides essential knowledge for laboratory and field work. Many gain initial experience through agricultural internships, farm work, or laboratory assistant positions that develop both technical skills and familiarity with agricultural research methods.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Agricultural Technicians can advance to specialized roles such as Precision Agriculture Technicians or Agricultural Research Technologists with additional training and experience. Career progression may lead to supervisory positions overseeing other technicians or transitioning into related fields like Food Science Technicians or Agricultural Engineers with further education. Some pursue bachelor's degrees to become Agricultural Scientists, Extension Agents, or Farm Managers, leveraging their hands-on experience with formal agricultural science education.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Agricultural Technicians earn a median annual salary of $49,630 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, with entry-level positions starting around $35,980 and experienced technicians earning up to $76,480. Employment of 15,130 workers is concentrated in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (4,510), Educational Services (3,810), and Wholesale Trade (2,640). Geographic variations are significant, with Iowa offering the highest wages at $64,070 compared to Oklahoma's $37,840, reflecting regional agricultural intensity and cost of living. The field shows steady demand driven by ongoing agricultural research needs, precision agriculture adoption, and food security concerns requiring scientific support.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Agricultural Technicians face moderate automation risk as precision agriculture technologies automate some data collection and field monitoring tasks. However, their roles involving specimen examination, complex equipment maintenance, and research protocol execution require human judgment and adaptability that resist automation.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Biological Technicians (19-4021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require identical laboratory skills in specimen collection, data recording, and equipment maintenance with overlapping biology knowledge requirements.
    data: Biology knowledge (3.5 importance)
    data: Laboratory equipment maintenance tasks
    data: Specimen collection activities
  [knowledge_overlap] Food Science Technicians (19-4013.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared focus on Food Production knowledge (3.6 importance) and Chemistry knowledge (3.4 importance) with similar testing and analysis methodologies.
    data: Food Production knowledge (3.6)
    data: Chemistry knowledge (3.4)
    data: Testing quality of materials tasks
  [career_pathway] Agricultural Engineers (17-2021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Agricultural Technicians with bachelor's degrees (18.2%) can advance to engineering roles, building on mechanical knowledge (3.4 importance) and equipment operation experience.
    data: Bachelor's Degree: 18.2%
    data: Mechanical knowledge (3.4)
    data: Operating farm machinery tasks
  [task_similarity] Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (11-9013.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve operating farm machinery, land preparation, and crop management with identical practical agricultural activities.
    data: Operating farm machinery tasks
    data: Preparing land for crops tasks
    data: Equipment operation work activities (4.1 importance)
  [career_pathway] Precision Agriculture Technicians (19-4012.01) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct specialization pathway for Agricultural Technicians focusing on technology-enhanced farming methods with shared technical foundation.
    data: Primary-Short relationship in O*NET
    data: Operating mechanized equipment (4.1 importance)
    data: Research agricultural processes tasks
  [riasec_cluster] Forest and Conservation Technicians (19-4071.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles share dominant Realistic-Investigative-Conventional RIASEC profiles with outdoor fieldwork and scientific methodology requirements.
    data: RIASEC R:6.82, I:4.57, C:4.26
    data: Field equipment setup tasks
    data: Data collection and recording activities

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['agricultural technician', 'agriculture technician', 'agronomy technician', 'agricultural research tech', 'farm technician', 'agricultural assistant', 'agriculture research', 'agricultural lab']
  exclude_keywords : ['veterinary', 'forestry', 'marine', 'environmental', 'medical']
  title_patterns   : ['Agricultural * Technician', 'Agriculture * Tech', 'Agronomy * Technician', 'Agricultural Research *', 'Farm * Technician']
  common_variations: ['ag tech', 'agricultural tech', 'agriculture tech', 'agronomy tech', 'agricultural research technician', 'agricultural lab technician', 'farm research technician', 'agricultural field technician']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'agricultural', 'research', 'principles', 'technicians', 'laboratory', 'control', 'includes', 'production', 'materials', 'technical', 'objects', 'problems', 'ideas', 'needs', 'procedures', 'techniques', 'body']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01503  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  35  0.01253  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:66%  inference:14%  dwas:11%
agricultural               34  0.01217  inference            inference:65%  wikipedia:15%  dwas:12%
research                   17  0.00608  inference            inference:41%  dwas:35%  onet_tasks:12%
principles                 16  0.00573  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
technicians                15  0.00537  inference            inference:80%  wikipedia:13%  onet_tasks:7%
laboratory                 14  0.00501  inference            inference:50%  onet_tasks:29%  dwas:21%
control                    13  0.00465  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   13  0.00465  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
production                 12  0.00430  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:17%  onet_tasks:8%
materials                  12  0.00430  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  onet_tasks:8%  dwas:8%
technical                  12  0.00430  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_dimensions:25%  inference:25%
objects                    12  0.00430  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                   11  0.00394  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:9%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00394  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                      10  0.00358  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
procedures                 10  0.00358  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  dwas:10%
techniques                 10  0.00358  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00358  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00358  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
testing                     9  0.00322  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  onet_dimensions:22%  dwas:22%
public                      9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  dwas:22%  wikipedia:22%
operations                  9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:22%  onet_tasks:11%
identifying                 9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
management                  9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  dwas:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
scientific                  9  0.00322  inference            inference:44%  dwas:33%  onet_dimensions:11%
resources                   9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                  9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operate                     8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  dwas:25%  inference:25%
analysis                    8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
maintaining                 8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
attention                   8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
rules                       8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
services                    8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
standards                   8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                      8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%